PAL firms up Airbus deal for long-haul growth

MANILA, Philippines — Despite the turbulent skies facing it and other airlines, Philippine Airlines (PAL) is staying the course with its long-haul expansion, as it finalized on Thursday a deal for up to 14 additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The Lucio Tan-led flag carrier signed definitive agreements with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus and engine maker Rolls-Royce